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La Mission Haut Brion 1981 (750ML)

$550.00
SKU:
LAMISSIO81B
 ?  Estimated Time of Arrival:
Pre-Arrival
Available Inventory:
5
Quantity:

Other Details

Vintage:
1981
Format:
750ML
Region:
Left Bank
Appellation:
Pessac-Leognan
Stock Status:
Pre-Arrival

Critic Scores, Reviews & Descriptions

90 WA 

The 1981 exhibits a more youthful purple hue to its dark plum color than any vintage back to 1970. Somewhat narrowly constructed for a La Mission-Haut-Brion, it reveals plenty of incense, blueberry, black currant and crushed rock notes intertwined with a restrained, smoky character. The wine is medium-bodied, fresh and crisp with good concentration as well as a surprising youthfulness. However, the vintage’s deficiencies – a lack of heat and maturity – show up in the wine’s modest power and concentration. The 1981 does not possess the great richness, depth and intensity of the finest vintages, but it is still an outstanding effort that has aged extremely well. It could hold up for another two decades, but there is no point in deferring gratification. - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

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